UBEC Executive Secretary Addresses National Assembly, Advocates for Strengthened Basic Education Framework

The Executive Secretary, @AishaMGarba , addressed the National Assembly at the public hearing on the amendment of the UBEC Act, 2004. She expressed appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Barau Jibrin @barauijibrin , the minority leader distinguished Senator Abba Moro, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, @mrla7411 Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) @Sen_mrla_media Rt. Hon. Mark … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary Engages Nasarawa Governor, Education Stakeholders on Expanding Access to Quality Education

The Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba met with Governor Abdullahi Sule, of Nasarawa State @GovNasarawa Commissioner for Education Dr. John Mamman, SUBEB Executive Chairman Alhaji Muhammed Musa Dan’azumi, and other education stakeholders to reinforce efforts in expanding access to quality education and addressing the challenge of out-of-school children. The Governor has shown strong commitment to basic education through … Read more

CODE Team Pays Courtesy Visit to UBEC Executive Secretary to Discuss Basic Education Development

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, recently received a courtesy visit from Connected Development (CODE), led by its Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, along with his team. The purpose of the visit was to explore potential collaboration opportunities between CODE and UBEC, particularly in the development of the Basic Education … Read more

UBEC and Gates Foundation Explore Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Basic Education

On February 11, 2025, the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, received the representatives from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in her office, to explore collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing basic education in Nigeria. The discussions centered around potential partnerships involving grants and technical support to strengthen educational initiatives across the country. A key focus of … Read more

UBEC, NSA Partner to Strengthen Basic Education and Ensure Safe Learning Environments in Nigeria

The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to collaborate on reforming basic education in Nigeria. The discussion focused on strengthening the education delivery system, enhancing the effectiveness of the commission, collaboration and ensuring safe learning environments for all children. Both parties committed to working together on … Read more

New UBEC Executive Secretary Hajiya Aisha Garba Visits Abuja Headquarters to Kickstart Visionary Leadership in Basic Education Reform

Left to Right: Prof. Bala Zakari (Deputy ES - Technical), Hajiya Aisha Garba (New UBEC ES), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi (Former UBEC ES)

Hajiya Aisha Garba, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), made her inaugural familiarization visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on December 20, 2024. Garba, an international development specialist with over 24 years of experience in transformative education programmes, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to lead UBEC’s efforts … Read more

UBEC Receives Survey Data on Primary Math and Science Education from JICA

Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, along with members of the Commission’s management, received data from a recent survey conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The survey focused on primary mathematics and science education across selected states in Nigeria.

Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) Visit UBEC DRC on Oversight

As part of its legislative responsibilities, the Senate Committee on Education (basic and secondary) visited the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Digital Resource Centre (DRC) as the Commission’s primary oversight body and in accordance with Section 88 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to assess the level of compliance with and performance in the full … Read more

UBEC Receives Delegates from Ghana Education Service (GES) for the South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Program

In an effort to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between Nigeria, Korea and Ghana, KOICA Nigeria led by Aram Lee were at the UBEC Headquarters on 11th November, 2024 to request UBEC’s participation in the scheduled South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) program which KOICA Nigeria Office facilitates. The program which aims at a comparative study … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary and Management Team Pay Official Visit to FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike

On October 17, 2024, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), along with key members of the management team and the Union Chairman, made a formal visit to the Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between UBEC … Read more

Dame (Mrs.) Comfort Iheme – Rep. South East


She hails from Bende LGA of Abia State. She holds a B.Sc, 1987 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Dr. Danjuma Adamu Dabo – Rep. North East

Dr. Danjuma hails from Bauchi State. He obtained M.Sc Public Administration and Policy Analysis from the University of Abuja, MBA form Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Ph.D Economics from the Loughborough University, UK.